The Representative Heuristic Helps to Explain Why, in Some Instances

question 77

Multiple Choice

The representative heuristic helps to explain why, in some instances, we tend to base our judgments of other people on:

• A) a careful consideration of their individual characteristics.
• B) their actual behavior, even when it conflicts with their personalities.
• C) how well they have treated us, or others, in the past.
• D) stereotypes regarding their gender, race, appearance and other personal qualities.

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Definitions:

Food Production

The processes involved in the creation of food items, including agriculture, farming, and manufacturing.

Material Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of human labor, materials, and technology.

Psychodynamic Model

A view that explains personality in terms of conscious and unconscious forces, such as unconscious desires and beliefs.

Abnormal Behavior

Any behavior that deviates significantly from what is considered typical or normal within a society or cultural context, potentially indicating a psychological disorder or distress.